LAUREL, Md.-- As part of the 9/11 National Day of Service, forty Tower Federal Credit Union employees volunteered throughout the community last week at seven charities that help military heroes, Veterans, and children in need—and surprised local firefighters with a free lunch.
Tower employees volunteered at Casey Cares, to support critically ill children and their families; Comfort Cases, which helps children and teens entering the foster care system; Hero Dogs, which provides service companion animals for disabled Veterans; Maryland Therapeutic Riding, which provides equine therapy for injured soldiers and Veterans; So What Else, to support children and families living in underserved areas; and the Anne Arundel County and Howard County Food Banks, to help fight food insecurity in the community.
A special highlight of the week was a surprise pizza delivery by Tower employees on September 11 to six local firehouses to show appreciation for the service and dedication first responders provide every day for our communities.
The Tower team of volunteers joined more than 30 million Americans who dedicate time annually on September 11 to helping others, rekindling the spirit of harmony that brought the country together in the days following the 9/11 tragedy.
“On 9/11 and always, we remember the fallen and honor the brave heroes who risk their lives every day to keep us safe,” said Rick Stafford, Tower’s President & CEO. “We are excited to once again participate in the National Day of Service—this year with a full week of volunteering in our community, and we are honored to give our time to help those in need.”